Clos Canarelli

Corse Figari Red Blend 2012

9.3

Very rustic and musty, from what I hear this amount of time must have really softened its rough edges because this has some refinement to it. Amber red color, with slight coppery hints, the nose is musty like an old felt book binding, or some velvet church pews, with prominent fruit as it’s allowed to open up, and even some hints of dusty bubble gum and deep floral notes towards the edges. Looong legs on a medium body, the tannins are well integrated and grippy, with a strong foundation, but melt after a little while. There’s serious graphite and minerality here, but that opens into some savory notes, black currant and olive, as well as some balsamic, but after the tannin let go you get some serious cacao or dark chocolate notes, even some tobacco smoke, with fig and blood orange at the finish. I don’t know why people dog on this wine, it just needs time to mature, more than folks realize. Paired with spek, sheep’s milk cheese, and the film “A Prophet”. — 3 days ago

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Château Combel la Serre

Cahors Malbec 2020

Barry Shailes

9.3

Had this at Buvette. Josh loved it — 5 months ago

Domaine Maestracci

E Prove Blanc Corse Calvi Vermentino 2022

Chip Habegger

9.0

Solid but prefer the Les Marrotes from the same producer. Similar styles but this one is a little bit zestier without the structure. — 8 months ago

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Merlot Blend 2022

Tyler Felous

9.0

Very giving for a 22. All the ingredients there, freshness and acidity. If you’re going for this style wine, at $75, this is a winner. — 17 days ago

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Château La Serre

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

edward Simpson

9.0

Bought in St Emilion and sent home, discovering St Emilion and found this to be well structures , merlot comes through, as well as liquorice and hints of pepper. — 5 months ago